DamavandPro Birdsfoot Trefoil Seed Wildflower

From DamavandPro, Birdsfoot Trefoil Seed (Lotus corniculatus) is a perennial, herbaceous wildflower in the legume family, valued for its bright yellow flowers and reliable return year after year. Low-growing and carpeting in habit, it brings seasonal colour at its best in May and June, while also fitting naturally into gardens designed to welcome bees and butterflies.

Traditionally used in agriculture and land management, birdsfoot trefoil is noted as a forage and cover crop. It is described as a non-bloating legume for livestock pasture, hay and silage, and as a nitrogen-fixing plant that can improve soil fertility by increasing nitrogen content. It also attracts wildlife including deer, turkey and rabbits, and is described as thriving across various soil types and conditions, including drought-prone areas.

Key features

• Perennial herbaceous plant in the legume family (Lotus corniculatus)
• Bright yellow flowers; best in May and June
• Low-growing, carpeting growth habit
• Supports pollinators such as bees and butterflies
• Suitable as a forage and cover crop
• Nitrogen-fixing plant that increases nitrogen content in the soil
• Described as thriving in various soil types and drought-prone conditions

Sizing

Height: 10 to 40cm

Care

Sow into well-drained, debris-free soil at a depth of 1/4 to 1/2 inch, in spring or fall. Keep soil moist during germination; grow in partial shade or full sun.

Rackhams Reference : 687VZWK23R